Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we’ve grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our “right, on time, every time” commitment.
So, who are we looking for?
People who “Own It” – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other: 
You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.
You are reliable.
People who “Can Do” – Our Attitude:
You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.
You embrace teamwork.
You want to positively make an impact and open to change.
People who “Act in Love” – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.
You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.
And what will you do?

Summary:

The Financial Analyst will play a crucial role in overseeing and optimizing the financial processes in their assigned functional area. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

Core Functions:

1. Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and 5-year financial plans for supply chain (purchasing and logistics).
• Analyze operational and financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Utilize and optimize financial systems to streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy.

2. Fixed Asset and Capital Project Oversight

• Lead capital project financial analysis, providing insights into project viability and return on investment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely capital expenditure reporting.
• Hold cross-functional teams accountable to timelines and budgets.

3. Cost Control and Optimization

• Monitor and control supply chain costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to implement cost-saving initiatives.

4. Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, forecasts, and variance analyses & present to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

5. Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and other departments to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
• Use insights to influence and drive team members to take appropriate actions.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities are not limited to the list above and may change at any time with or without notice. 

Key Measures of Success:

• Self-motivated and customer focused.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify deficiencies and troubleshoot.
• Ability to work within a cooperative team environment as well as perform assignments autonomously.
• Basic knowledge of GAAP.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency; Strong in Excel; PowerBI knowledge a plus. 
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
  • Own It – Commitment to customer, company, and each other.
  • Can Do – Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
  • Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Education & Experience:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, including significant accounting coursework.

Preferred:

• 3 years of experience in similar accounting or finance role; experience in the manufacturing industry

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment to perform the core functions listed in this job description. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies as well as communicate verbally and electronically. The work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive reading to perform the core functions listed in this job description. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and in a non-temperature-controlled environment. 

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel:

Up to 4 weeks of business travel per year is required.

Benefits Offered:

At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:

• 401K Match
• Education assistance available – Up to $5,250 each year
• Profit-Sharing bonus or own it bonus
• Medical – 100% employer-paid coverage available
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Vacation pay
• Employee Assistance Program providing Confidential Emotional Support, Work and Lifestyle Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Resources and Digital Support
• Care Guides to help employees navigate the complex healthcare system
• Life insurance – 1.5x annual salary – 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program – earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan!
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability – 100% employer paid
• Performance based merit increases
• SHINE program – Employee Financial Assistance and Dependent Scholarships!

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.